Activity/Mobility/Rest Flashcards
What is the ALP lab and what does it indicate?
(Alkaline phosphate and isoenzymes)
Increase with bone and liver damage
What does an increased creatine kinase value indicate?
Damage/trauma to skeletal muscle
What does a decreased creatine kinase value indicate?
decreased muscle mass/sedentary lifestyle
What are the main electrolyte labs associated with mobility/activity/rest?
Calcium/Phosphorus
An x-ray allows you to see?
Bone density, alignment, and intactness
What does a CAT/CT scan show you?
Sliced sections visualized, revealing tissue density
A nuclear scan allows you to view ___
the entire skeleton
An MRI allows you to visualize ___
Bones, joints, and surrounding structures
What does an Electromyography (EMG) evaluate?
Muscle weakness
What does an arthroscopy allow you to visualize?
the inside of a joint
What are the three goals for mobility care?
Maintain mobility
Improve mobility
Prevent complications from mobility
Primary prevention of mobility includes____
Health education
Osteoporosis prevention strat.
Enhance motivation
Secondary prevention of mobility issues includes ___
Protective body mechanics Decreased body weight increase mobility Fall prevention Treat mild muscle soreness
Teritary prevention of mobility issues includes
Transfer and position assistance use of assistive devices Recognizing strengths OT/PT Adaptive devices
Dantrolene is ____ acting. What is its MOA?
Direct acting
Decreased synaptic responses for neurotransmitters in muscle cells
